Ford Explorer Torque Converter Problems
- 27
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 5
- Years with records
- 1999–2004
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- torque converter · 14 records
- rear differential · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Automatic Transmission · Torque Converter
My 2003 ford explorer had a "thunk" noise from day one. Ford dealership "could not duplicate" the complaint even though i took it back multiple times. Had to replace the torque converter at 70k miles and now at 135k miles the whole transmission and another torque converter for rattling again. Od/off blinking light and check transmission notice came on with erratic shifting and loss of 2nd and 5th gears. Replacement…
ODI 10413349
Torque Converter
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving at speeds of 50 mph, the transmission warning light illuminated and there was an unusual noise coming from the wheel bearings. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the torque was defective and caused the transmission to malfunction. The dealer was contacted and also advised having the transmission replaced. The…
ODI 10335353
Automatic Transmission · Cooling Unit And Lines · Differential Unit · Torque Converter
At 85k miles, under normal driving use/condition, the transmission and rear differential have failed on my 2002 explorer. There are ford tsbs that identify and acknowledge these problems as evident in many of their vehicles, yet refuse to absorb any cost of the $3200 it will take to repair them. The wheel bearings also continually fail at a cost of $500 each, and have been repaired at least 3 times at my own…
ODI 10222167
Torque Converter
Typical ford explorer tranmission problem having to do with the torque converter. Od light flashing. Nothing done to envoke this problem and no events leading up to the failure. Just driving on the highway. *cn
ODI 10213684
Automatic Transmission · Torque Converter
2003 ford explorer transmission failure at 62,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10212535
Differential Unit · Torque Converter
I have been driving a 2002 explorer for about 4 years now. I am currently experiencing a major transmission problem, and just found out last weekend that the rear differential was going out. Now, i don't know much about cars so i rely on others, but when 3 different mechanics repeatedly told me that the rear differential was going out, i think that means something is wrong. I would never have guessed that a…
ODI 10204384
Torque Converter
2002 ford explorer - transmission failed at 65,000 miles, it was rebuild and failed again. My rear differential and bearing had to be replaced because it was grinding. *tr
ODI 10223367
Torque Converter
Torque converter failure. Converter "rattles", needs replacement. Prior complaint to dealer about "lurching" and "clunking" were found to be "non-duplicative" during warranty period. *jb
ODI 10202336